Budget DSLR for Motorsports?
Discussion
I'm looking at getting a budget used DSLR for the occasional time I go to motorsports events. I already have a mega budget setup but for various reasons I'm looking at upgrading.
Current kit
Canon 30d - I'm finding corrupt images when downloading from camera
Canon 55-250mm IS - the old budget one, this was fine but now there is sand in the focus mechanism and it's hit and miss...
Canon EOS-M - Too slow AF for motorsport but takes spectacular photos
As you can see my current 30d / 55-250 is ancient, but it was always good enough when I used it. Due to the above issues I'm probably looking at getting another body and probably lens, hopefully all for £400-500. It seems that even now that budget doesn't go very far. I'm only really looking for a camera that works with SD cards, I don't really want the hassle of compact flash.
My ideal kit would be a Canon 70-300mm and something like a 60d, but getting that under budget seems like a hard task. MPB lists some "well worn" 60d for £194, but the 70-300mm isn't cheap. It's seems though the latest 55-250 STM is £140 from MPB, but I had hoped for a slightly longer reach...
I had thoughts about something like a cheap 550d, or a newer 100d, but after having the 30d I might miss the twin adjustment wheels I've heard these are lacking. But then again I'm no pro so this may not matter!
I don't know much about Nikon and I'm not really against getting a Nikon body and lens, especially since both my lens and body have issues, I just wouldn't know what to go for!
I've been really pleased with the 30d and the 55-250mm up until they started playing up, so perhaps I don't need anything too special...
And a few pics from my old 30d as penance!
Current kit
Canon 30d - I'm finding corrupt images when downloading from camera
Canon 55-250mm IS - the old budget one, this was fine but now there is sand in the focus mechanism and it's hit and miss...
Canon EOS-M - Too slow AF for motorsport but takes spectacular photos
As you can see my current 30d / 55-250 is ancient, but it was always good enough when I used it. Due to the above issues I'm probably looking at getting another body and probably lens, hopefully all for £400-500. It seems that even now that budget doesn't go very far. I'm only really looking for a camera that works with SD cards, I don't really want the hassle of compact flash.
My ideal kit would be a Canon 70-300mm and something like a 60d, but getting that under budget seems like a hard task. MPB lists some "well worn" 60d for £194, but the 70-300mm isn't cheap. It's seems though the latest 55-250 STM is £140 from MPB, but I had hoped for a slightly longer reach...
I had thoughts about something like a cheap 550d, or a newer 100d, but after having the 30d I might miss the twin adjustment wheels I've heard these are lacking. But then again I'm no pro so this may not matter!
I don't know much about Nikon and I'm not really against getting a Nikon body and lens, especially since both my lens and body have issues, I just wouldn't know what to go for!
I've been really pleased with the 30d and the 55-250mm up until they started playing up, so perhaps I don't need anything too special...
And a few pics from my old 30d as penance!
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